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Retrospec Quip Mini Cruiser Skateboard 22.5" and 27" Classic Retro Plastic Cruiser Complete Skateboard with ABEC 7 Bearings and PU Wheels Compact Board with Grippy, Molded Waffle Deck

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  • QUIP CRUISER: It's smooth sailing with Quip’s small kicktail and molded waffle pattern for a solid hold on every twist, turn, and last-minute dodge you encounter. Our newest edition comes with 5" trucks for more control, balance, and enhanced maneuverability. All that nerve and more can fit right inside your backpack.
  • SMALL, BUT MIGHTY: Cruise confidently knowing that your board is constructed from 22.5" x 6" or 27" x 6" injection-molded highly flexible plastic. Engineered to fit with how you move, not define it. Featuring soft wheels perfect for soaking up all those street bumps and sidewalk cracks all while giving you the smooth ride you expect from Retrospec.
  • FASTER THAN EVER: The ultra-smooth gliding polyurethane cast wheels enhance durability and comfort while you zip around town. Lightweight ABEC-7 high-speed carbon bearings add to Quip's nimble nature.
  • FULLY READY TO RIDE: Hopping on your new Quip for a ride has never been easier. It comes fully assembled and ready to ride, all you have to do is get going.
  • LIGHTWEIGHT & PORTABLE: Quip can fit anywhere. Literally. Weighing in at less than 5 pounds, you can toss it in your backpack, trunk, locker, or closet without missing a beat. Recommended Weight Limit: 220 LBS

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Retrospec Quip Cruiser Skateboard
Retrospec Quip Cruiser Skateboard

Retrospec Quip Cruiser Skateboard

Retrospec Quip Cruiser Skateboard

Retrospec Quip Cruiser Skateboard

Retrospec Quip Cruiser Skateboard

Lightweight & Portable

Quip can fit anywhere. Literally. Weighing in at less than 5 pounds, you can toss it in your backpack, trunk, locker, or closet without missing a beat. Recommended Weight Limit: 220 LBS

22.5” vs. 27”

Our smallest Quip measures at 22.5 inches. If you’re looking for more foot room, opt for the 27-inch size. Both are nimble, sturdy, and ready to roll.

Grippy Waffle Deck

Constructed from injection-molded highly flexible plastic for a solid hold on every twist, turn, and last-minute dodge you encounter.

PU Wheels

Ultra-smooth gliding polyurethane cast wheels enhance durability and comfort while you zip around town.

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Length 22.5" / 27" 41" 41" 31"
Width 6" / 7.25" 9.5" 9.5" 8"
Deck Injection-molded PP (polypropylyne) 8-Ply Bamboo & High-Grade Maple 8-ply Canadian Maple 8-ply Canadian Maple
ABEC Rating ABEC 7 ABEC-7 ABEC-7 ABEC-7
Wheels 60mm x 45mm 70mm x 50mm 70mm x 50mm 70mm x 50mm
Bushing Rating 88A 90A 90A 90A
Recommended Weight 220 lbs 220 lbs 220 lbs 220 lbs

Product Description

This mini cruiser is ready to ride when it arrives. Easily pack Quip in your backpack and take it anywhere. Perfect for commuting or just leisurely rolling around the block. Never judge a board by its size. Quip is 22.5” worth of push-power for the skater on the go. High-speed carbon bearings, a grippy deck, and soft wheels will have you riding all day long. We couldn’t stop with this cruiser. Choose from endless combinations for your own little fleet of Quips. Match it to your outfit, your mood, and your vibe.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
11,921 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, value, and size of the skateboard. For example, they mention it's really good for beginners, excellent quality for the price, and that it'd be perfect for getting around their college campus. Customers also like the comfort, and color. That said, some complain about the ease-of-assemble, and quality.

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152 customers mention148 positive4 negative

Customers find the skateboard easy to use. For example, they mention it's good for beginners, it'd be fun to ride, and it doesn't need any assembly. Some say it'll be a good board for casual use.

"...Once you get the hang of it, it's much fun to ride and perfect for quick trips around town or campus...." Read more

"...The turning is pretty tight, it's easy enough to learn on and get the hang of...." Read more

"...This is a fun board as a second board for someone who already rides... I swapped out for some 70mm wheels and some Bones Red bearings and it now..." Read more

"...and obviously not for street skating, they ollie well and it’s super fun to do old school freestyle tricks on them...." Read more

144 customers mention126 positive18 negative

Customers like the value of the skateboard. They mention that it's pretty good for the price, the deck has excellent quality for the money, and it doesn't hurt the wallet.

"...Deck: Excellent quality for price. Has some flex, but not excessive, and feels solid/sturdy...." Read more

"This is a good board for the price and it hold up good...." Read more

"...Still a solid purchase for the price." Read more

"So, I trust this brand so I bought the board for the cheap price I got it at...." Read more

87 customers mention66 positive21 negative

Customers like the size of the skateboard. For example, they say it's small enough for a toddler to carry around, big enough for young adults, and not too loose or tight. Some say it is perfect for getting around their college campus, and it'd be easy to adjust.

"...Super fun, super portable and versatile boards that you can not help but have endless amounts of fun on." Read more

"easy to carry. smooth to ride.good for days you don’t want to walk and rather skate to get around quicker.good purchase." Read more

"Relatively sturdy plastic penny-style board. Mine came relatively well adjusted and rideable right out of the box...." Read more

"...The shorter wheelbase and compact size make it less stable compared to longer skateboards, which can be tricky for someone just starting out...." Read more

79 customers mention70 positive9 negative

Customers like the comfort of the skateboard. They say it's easy to carry, smooth to ride, and the wheels and bearings are really smooth. The board holds up nicely, and is comfortable to ride. Some say that the wheels are soft and big, and hold up nicely. Overall, customers are happy with the comfort and ease of use of the product.

"...Wheels: Feel soft when cruising on rougher concrete, but like the bearings, not the higher quality urethane you'll get from a set of wheels that..." Read more

"...my husband both use it and it gives them no issues and it’s a good and soft ride." Read more

"...And you'll keep moving. I know from experience.It's a pretty smooth ride, certainly way more then a normal skateboard and will go faster..." Read more

"...They roll as smooth as hot butter on concrete however...." Read more

71 customers mention68 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the color of the skateboard. They mention that it's pretty, stylish, and compact. Customers also appreciate the great variety of colors, the quality of the product, and the flexible and durable board. The bushings and trucks are nice, and they adjust easily. The big wheels are very nice and ride very smooth. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...It's a stylish and compact skateboard that's easy to carry around.However, it might be a little challenging for beginners...." Read more

"The board rides smoothly and its very sturdy. I love the colors of the board and its a great purchase" Read more

"It’s really nice...." Read more

"Got the burnt orange board overall decent product. Dig the old school look. Very nice platform for customization...." Read more

351 customers mention237 positive114 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the skateboard. Some mention that it's very dependable, smooth, fast, and more stable than other brands. Others say that the middle is very flimsy, it' s very cheaply built, and not that stable for first-time riders.

"...Has some flex, but not excessive, and feels solid/sturdy.Trucks/Bushings: Absolutely get the job done, metal seems strong/trustworthy quality...." Read more

"This is a good board for the price and it hold up good...." Read more

"...The shorter wheelbase and compact size make it less stable compared to longer skateboards, which can be tricky for someone just starting out...." Read more

"...It's that simple.A longboard is smoother, faster, more stable, turns almost as well (depending on board), kicks rocks out of the way instead..." Read more

111 customers mention73 positive38 negative

Customers are mixed about the speed of the skateboard. Some mention that it moves very smooth and easy, while others say that the wheels do not spin freely. The bearings are really bad, and the board wobbles all over the place.

"...A longboard is smoother, faster, more stable, turns almost as well (depending on board), kicks rocks out of the way instead of you going flying,..." Read more

"This is so easy to maneuver. My son loves it!" Read more

"...Here is the one defect/area of improvement I found: The issue of wheels not spinning freely or being "stuck" is not due to quality of bearings...." Read more

"...not literally the fastest board I've ever ridden, but it rolls WAY better than I expected. Wheels are adequately sticky...." Read more

39 customers mention8 positive31 negative

Customers have issues assembling the skateboard. They mention that it bends under their weight, and the middle of it bend downward.

"...Just put them on the list of things to buy.The middle flexes a lot, enough that 155lb (+40lb backpack sometimes) me worries about it...." Read more

"...6 months later the board had developed so much flex that it snapped in half when I stepped on...." Read more

"...The middle is very flimsy and when ever I get on it start bending just a little. Honestly if you’re going to buy a board this cheap expect this...." Read more

"...Deck: Excellent quality for price. Has some flex, but not excessive, and feels solid/sturdy...." Read more

An Experienced Rider's Review
5 Stars
An Experienced Rider's Review
A couple details before we begin: Rider weighs 205 lbs, men's US sz 12 shoe, and is and experienced skateboarder (12 years on/off) and snowboarder (21 years every season) so very comfortable on a board. THIS IS IMPORTANT IF YOU ARE STILL LEARNING AND PLAN TO RIDE THIS IN BUSY/CROWDED AREAS. If this is you, I recommend getting a larger board with a wider wheel base to learn on. You can come back to this when you've developed better balance/skill (just my opinion, don't freak out).This review is in the context of "penny" boards and mini cruisers only:Deck: Excellent quality for price. Has some flex, but not excessive, and feels solid/sturdy.Trucks/Bushings: Absolutely get the job done, metal seems strong/trustworthy quality. I loosened my trucks by about 1 & 1/2 to 2 complete rotations on the nut to get the board carving nicely.Bearings: They are stamped abec-7 on the shields, and spin okay. Not the higher quality you can buy seperate, but I don't think I'll replace them anytime soon. I rode down fresh asphalt at about 10% grade and was cookin', even had to drag my foot to scrub some speed.Wheels: Feel soft when cruising on rougher concrete, but like the bearings, not the higher quality urethane you'll get from a set of wheels that cost more than this entire board. I will not be replacing them, they're great for my application/use.Here is the one defect/area of improvement I found: The issue of wheels not spinning freely or being "stuck" is not due to quality of bearings. Its two things: 1) the nuts might be too tight when you get it, just loosed them up a tiny bit. A TINY bit. 2) the hang pin (axle that the wheel/bearing assemblies slide onto) is about 1/8 of an inch too short on either side. The outer side of the wheel hub (inner portion/hole of wheel) extends past the shank (smooth area of pin/axle) and onto the threaded area of the pin/axle. This causes the wheel to actually have some play in it if the nuts are tightened to the point where they contact the spacers and bearings. Because of this, you won't want to loosen the wheel nuts too much in order to get the wheels to spin with less drag/friction caused by the nuts being too tight... hopefully this makes sense. the concern here is speed wobble at higher speeds. I build boards/bikes/funky wheeled creations and this would be a major concern on a higher speed vehicle, but since its a skateboard, specifically a lil' one, it's not really an issue. Definitely not a deal breaker. Board rides smooth, easy to maneuver and manual over cracks/off curbs. If the company can get trucks with a slightly longer pin/axle shank to prevent this, this board would be perfect. No need to buy additional parts to upgrade. I'm incredibly happy with my $22.19 purchase and will be tearing up the bike lanes of NYC on this bad boy!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2019
A couple details before we begin: Rider weighs 205 lbs, men's US sz 12 shoe, and is and experienced skateboarder (12 years on/off) and snowboarder (21 years every season) so very comfortable on a board. THIS IS IMPORTANT IF YOU ARE STILL LEARNING AND PLAN TO RIDE THIS IN BUSY/CROWDED AREAS. If this is you, I recommend getting a larger board with a wider wheel base to learn on. You can come back to this when you've developed better balance/skill (just my opinion, don't freak out).

This review is in the context of "penny" boards and mini cruisers only:
Deck: Excellent quality for price. Has some flex, but not excessive, and feels solid/sturdy.
Trucks/Bushings: Absolutely get the job done, metal seems strong/trustworthy quality. I loosened my trucks by about 1 & 1/2 to 2 complete rotations on the nut to get the board carving nicely.
Bearings: They are stamped abec-7 on the shields, and spin okay. Not the higher quality you can buy seperate, but I don't think I'll replace them anytime soon. I rode down fresh asphalt at about 10% grade and was cookin', even had to drag my foot to scrub some speed.
Wheels: Feel soft when cruising on rougher concrete, but like the bearings, not the higher quality urethane you'll get from a set of wheels that cost more than this entire board. I will not be replacing them, they're great for my application/use.

Here is the one defect/area of improvement I found: The issue of wheels not spinning freely or being "stuck" is not due to quality of bearings. Its two things: 1) the nuts might be too tight when you get it, just loosed them up a tiny bit. A TINY bit. 2) the hang pin (axle that the wheel/bearing assemblies slide onto) is about 1/8 of an inch too short on either side. The outer side of the wheel hub (inner portion/hole of wheel) extends past the shank (smooth area of pin/axle) and onto the threaded area of the pin/axle. This causes the wheel to actually have some play in it if the nuts are tightened to the point where they contact the spacers and bearings. Because of this, you won't want to loosen the wheel nuts too much in order to get the wheels to spin with less drag/friction caused by the nuts being too tight... hopefully this makes sense. the concern here is speed wobble at higher speeds. I build boards/bikes/funky wheeled creations and this would be a major concern on a higher speed vehicle, but since its a skateboard, specifically a lil' one, it's not really an issue. Definitely not a deal breaker. Board rides smooth, easy to maneuver and manual over cracks/off curbs. If the company can get trucks with a slightly longer pin/axle shank to prevent this, this board would be perfect. No need to buy additional parts to upgrade. I'm incredibly happy with my $22.19 purchase and will be tearing up the bike lanes of NYC on this bad boy!
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